Ban on Alcohol Advertising Could Cost Taxpayers

Responding to yesterday's release of the report of the Ministerial Forum on Alcohol Advertising and Sponsorship, Jordan Williams, the Executive Director of the Taxpayers’ Union says:

“Reducing the ability of sporting codes to get commercial sponsorship means they are more likely to turn to taxpayer funding to stay afloat. Unless measures ensure that sports clubs can access new means of funding, taxpayers could find themselves in the role."

“The key question is whether banning alcohol advertising and sponsorship would actually reduce the drinking of those individuals who are doing harm. Before the Government potentially burdens taxpayers with having to full a funding gap, it should make sure the measure will work, and is not a costly platitude."

"Arguments the Government has used to fund the America’s Cup could equally be applied to the Heineken Tennis Open if the tournament’s viability is questionable. That would be unacceptable to taxpayers if it doesn’t actually reduce harm."

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